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Sediment control basins are structures used to minimize soil erosion and improve water quality. They consist of an earthen berm, a ponding area, and an outlet to slowly release water. This allows sediment and debris to settle out of the water before it is discharged downstream. The basins come in two main types - narrow base berms for steeper slopes, and bench-terraces that are workable by farm machinery on gentler slopes. Proper design, construction, and maintenance of sediment control basins helps reduce
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- Amalina Yani
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- EN